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 Post subject: crash at Reno Air Races
PostPosted: Fri Sep 16, 2011 7:00 pm 
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just heard on the news there was a crash, no details yet.

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Already on youtube... news channels using it. Horrible. Condolences to families of dead and to injured.
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CarolinaChuck
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Bad deal... Galloping Ghost crashed in or near the box seats on the tarmac injuring fans and unfortunately killing the pilot Jimmey Leeward. Very sad days all....sorry all.

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This link is streaming live news now at 9:04 PM EST from Ch 2 news in Reno. Again sorry all...my prayer to all on site and on the net.

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Sounds like the weekend is over......

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We have one thread on this already. Please direct your condolences there. Thank you.

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